Cook 1 - A&O Restaurant

Huntington Beach, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $21.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

employee discount

Flexible Schedule

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Balboa Bay Resort, located in Newport Beach, California, is a premier luxury resort known for its exceptional hospitality services and stunning waterfront location. The resort blends the serene beauty of the bay with high-end amenities, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests seeking relaxation, fine dining, and memorable experiences. Serving both leisure travelers and business guests, Balboa Bay Resort offers a sophisticated environment with world-class facilities. Known for its commitment to excellence, the resort continually strives to provide superior service, making it a top destination on the West Coast for visitors seeking high standards in accommodation and hospitality.

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Job Requirements

Three to four years of prior restaurant experience
Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
Ability to work proficiently in both cold and hot kitchen stations
Skill in cooking fish and meat to specific temperature requirements
Knowledge of professional cooking techniques and safe knife handling
Positive attitude and professional demeanor
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions
Proficiency in English
Bilingual English/Spanish is an advantage
Availability to work holidays, weekends, and flexible shifts
Valid Food Handlers Card or ServSAFE certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
Knowledge of and compliance with health and safety standards
Maintenance of clean and professional appearance
Flexibility to work varying shift times as dictated by department needs

Job Qualifications

Three to four years prior restaurant experience required
Culinary degree or training desired
Must be able to proficiently operate in cold and hot stations
Must be able to cook fish and meat to desired temperatures, and saute
Possess in-depth knowledge of restaurant food preparation, professional cooking, and knife handling skills
Must demonstrate positive attitude and professional demeanor
Requires ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
Ability to read and interpret documents such as BEO's, recipes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English to understand instructions, safety rules, and communicate with guests
Bilingual English/Spanish helpful
Work schedules will include working on holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts
Must have a valid current Food Handlers Card/ServSAFE or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
Must know and follow all applicable health standards
Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor
Shift times are subject to change at any time, based on Department's needs
Applicants must be able to provide flexible availability and can be scheduled for various shift times as needed by the Department Manager

Job Duties

Prepare foods such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, starches, vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines
Maintain detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes, food quality standards and regulations
Comply with accuracy of portion sizes, quality standards, departmental policies and procedures, and accurately follow recipes
Assist with ensuring food leaves the kitchen simultaneously and in a timely fashion, is of high quality, and is prepared according to order
Ensure all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures
Measure and mix ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives
Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to observe that it is cooked
Carve meats, portion food onto serving plates, add gravies and sauces and garnish servings
Follow all standard food handling, sanitation, and health department guidelines
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards
Report to work as scheduled (on time and on regular basis)
Maintain work area in clean, safe, and organized manner

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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